Local news Birmingham Police recruitment efforts show positive progress Birmingham's $16 million police recruitment plan sees positive results, with new candidates and increased academy participation. Mary Claire Wooten15 hours ago
Local news Montgomery woman faces federal charges for church arson The woman is accused of setting four fires at a historic Montgomery church, resulting in thousands of dollars of damage. Josh MoonOctober 11, 2021
Local news CAIR commends renaming Montgomery street for civil rights attorney Fred Gray The Montgomery City Council on Tuesday renamed Jeff Davis Avenue as Fred Gray Avenue. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 8, 2021
Local news Montgomery renames street for Civil Rights icon Fred Gray Gray is perhaps the Civil Rights Movement's most successful and important attorney. Josh MoonOctober 7, 2021
Municipal elections Two council incumbents, including president, lose seats in Birmingham run-offs Birmingham Council President William Parker and incumbent Councilman John Hilliard lost their bids for re-election. John H. GlennOctober 6, 2021
Local news Montgomery County Probate Court promotes Latoya Calhoun Barker She will have primary oversight of the probate court’s day-to-day operations. Barker is the first woman to hold this position. StaffSeptember 30, 2021
Local news A.G. Gaston Motel receives $1.1 million grant for restoration The grant will support the restoration of the interior coffee shop and dining room in the 1968 wing of the motel. John H. GlennSeptember 23, 2021
Local news Mobile City Council President Rev. Levon Manzie has died Mobile City Council President Rev. Levan Manzie died unexpectedly. Brandon MoseleySeptember 22, 2021
Municipal elections Heather Brothers New announces run for mayor of Gadsden Gadsden municipal elections are set for Aug. 23, 2022. StaffSeptember 22, 2021
Local news Birmingham to increase surveillance efforts through state, federal grants The grants are to purchase and maintain new license plate recognition cameras and high definition cameras around the city. John H. GlennSeptember 15, 2021
Local news Nearly $3 millon in renters assistance given out to Birmingham residents $2.6 million in renters assistance has been directed to more than 530 Birmingham residents. John H. GlennSeptember 14, 2021